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The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA) was founded to prevent the impact of prescription drug abuse/misuse through community education, policy change and legislative advocacy at the local, state and national levels. Read more

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Mission Statement

The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA) was founded to prevent the impact of prescription drug abuse/misuse through community education, policy change and legislative advocacy at the local, state and national levels.

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The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established to generate nationwide awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and abuse that can lead to addiction and overdose death. It is run via 100% volunteer support.

NCAPDA partners with schools, colleges, community organizations and medical, law enforcement and other agencies to increase awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse/misuse. NCAPDA’s Executive Director, April Rovero, also leads the Contra Costa County MEDS (Medication Education and Disposal Safety) Coalition, is a founding member of the California Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Work Group and works at the national level as an Executive Committee Member of the FED UP! Coalition.